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Help children learn: “Look, don’t touch”

Parents are encouraged to help children recognize several poisonous plants that may be found in yards, wooded areas, ditches, fields, trails and along fence lines. Children should be taught never to touch, pick, smell, taste or make “bouquets” from...

Local Terry Powell

Local Terry Powell won the Pins-up Choice with his 1955 Chevy Bel-Air (left) at the Washunga Days car show Saturday. Best of Show honors went to a 1935 Plymouth (right), owned by Randy Grossenbacher.

Honored Saturday night at the Americus Masonic Lodge for their heroic efforts during a multi-car crash and fire this spring were (l to r) front row: Leo Dedonder, Colton Rogers, Heath McCall and Wyatt Dobson. TJ Dean, also honored, was not present. Pictur

5 boys honored for responseto Northern Heights-area crash

The Americus Lodge recognized five boys Saturday for their actions following a crash and fire that occurred during the spring near Northern Heights.

A republic endures when loyalty is to principles of democracy, not party

March 4, 1841, came to Washington under a lid of cloud and a hard, restless wind. The cold carried up the streets and climbed the Capitol steps. Wool felt thinner than it should. Tens of thousands of Americans lined the streets that day — banners...

RESTORING THE PAST

RESTORING THE PAST: Shaun Kern

3 local youth excel In Sunflower State games

Local youth athletes from the 9–10 age division turned in strong performances at the 2026 Sunflower State Games Track and Field Meet, held Saturday at Hummer Sports Park in Topeka.

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2026 Washunga Days Car Show draws 27 entries

The 2026 Washunga Days Car Show brought a variety of classic cars, trucks, motorcycles and specialty entries to Council Grove during the annual community celebration.

Local Terry Powell

Local Terry Powell won the Pins-up Choice with his 1955 Chevy Bel-Air (left) at the Washunga Days car show Saturday.

Kansas ranks 15th in burnout risk study

Kansas workers may have shorter commutes than much of the nation, but a new study suggests the state still faces a higher-than-average risk of occupational burnout.

Obituaries

Guy Robert Bacon

Guy Robert Bacon was born on February 21, 1944, in his home at Kahola Lake, Kansas. He passed away on June 20, 2026, at the age of 82.

Linda Mae Schroer

Linda Mae Schroer, 84, died June 16, 2026, at Morris County Hospital, Council Grove. She was born March 14, 1942, at the Stubenhofer Maternity Ward in Strong City.

Jerry Joe Shubert

Jerry Joe Shubert, born in Herington, Kansas on June 21st, 1948, son of Marion and Margaret Shubert, passed away on June 9, 2026.

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